September 2013 Issue
Sources of life and hope
Derek J. Morris
Is there fertile ground that, with diligent work and loving care, could become a source of life and hope?
Is there fertile ground that, with diligent work and loving care, could become a source of life and hope?Another Gospel? (Galatians 1:1–10)
Marguerite Shuster
What we need is the plain gospel of Jesus Christ, kept intact and rightly expounded in our age and every age.
What we need is the plain gospel of Jesus Christ, kept intact and rightly expounded in our age and every age.From just a “church service” to a “serving church”: Witnessing to the community
Richard Daly
If your church functions in isolation, showing no regard to the needs of the community’s residents, can you expect positive results from a spiritual outreach program?
If your church functions in isolation, showing no regard to the needs of the community’s residents, can you expect positive results from a spiritual outreach program?Reflecting Jesus
Lowell C. Cooper
From the revival and reformation series.
From the revival and reformation series.Sex offenders in the church: From apathy to action
Lynette Frantzen
Learn about risk factors and simple rules for handling sex offenders within your congregation.
Learn about risk factors and simple rules for handling sex offenders within your congregation.The Reproaches of Christ versus the Treasures of Egypt: New Findings Confirm Biblical Data
Richard Litke
What was the effect of Moses’ dramatic announcement that he would not be the “son of Pharaoh’s daughter” upon ancient Egypt? Read the new information that has been found.
What was the effect of Moses’ dramatic announcement that he would not be the “son of Pharaoh’s daughter” upon ancient Egypt? Read the new information that has been found.Kingdom Building
Ivan Leigh Warden
From the revival and reformation series.
From the revival and reformation series.Murmuring discontent: A lethal spiritual addiction
Elizabeth Ostring
Look out for a hidden enemy within your church—a common but deadly condition that infects most congregations.
Look out for a hidden enemy within your church—a common but deadly condition that infects most congregations.After the Apostles: Lessons from the Post-Apostolic Church
Eliezer Gonzalez
Lessons from post-apostolic times should compel Christian leaders to go back to the Word and, more importantly, to its Author.
Lessons from post-apostolic times should compel Christian leaders to go back to the Word and, more importantly, to its Author.Letters to the Editor
JuniaIn reflecting upon Nancy Vyhmeister’sarticle in the July 2013 issue (“Juniathe Apostle”), the single mention ofJunia (Rom. 16:7) in what has been adisputed verse for centuries, seemsto be carrying an inordinate degreeof authority of late. In seeking tounderstand…